Generation and propagation of yeast prion [URE3] are elevated under electromagnetic field
Lian HY, Lin KW, Yang C, Cai P · 2018
Electromagnetic field exposure increases the generation and propagation rates of yeast prions, suggesting EMF may influence prion-like protein dynamics.
Plain English Summary
This study examined the effects of electromagnetic fields on yeast prion [URE3] generation and propagation. The research found that electromagnetic field exposure elevated both the generation and propagation of the yeast prion [URE3].
Why This Matters
Prion diseases involve misfolded proteins that propagate in a chain reaction, and understanding factors that influence this process has relevance to neurodegenerative diseases. However, findings in yeast systems require careful interpretation when considering applicability to human disease mechanisms.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{lian_hy_lin_kw_yang_c_cai_p_ce2482,
author = {Lian HY and Lin KW and Yang C and Cai P},
title = {Generation and propagation of yeast prion [URE3] are elevated under electromagnetic field},
year = {2018},
doi = {10.1111/ijd.14335},
}